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A jury last week found Michel Scott Dulaney guilty of three counts of attempted deliberate homicide. The charges stemmed from events that occurred at Dulaney’s residence in Heron on July 11, 2020. Per the charging documents, Sanders County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a man being shot in the back by his neighbor, who was later identified as Dulaney. At that time, the victim was being transported to the hospital in Sandpoint. While deputies were en route, Dulaney also called dispatch, reporting he was barricaded inside his home, b...
Ambulance: Hot Springs, 10; T. Falls, 4; Trout Creek, 3; Heron, 3; Plains, 3; Dixon, 1; Noxon, 1. Monday, June 27 Trespass, Hot Springs. Theft, Plains. Motor vehicle crash, Paradise. Trespass, T. Falls. Intoxicated subject, T. Falls. Assist motorist/citizen, Plains. Suspicious activity, T. Falls. Tuesday, June 28 Fire, Plains. Motor vehicle crash, T. Falls. Warrant service, T. Falls. Automated alarm call, Hot Springs. Request for welfare check, Trout Creek. Burglary in progress, T. Falls. Motor vehicle crash, T. Falls. Wednesday, June 29 Motor...
Montana Highway Patrol Savonnah Anderson, 21, seatbelt violation, $50. KC McGahuey, 24, day speeding, $20. Peter Noy, 50, day speeding, $70 Danika Olson, 27, night speeding, $120. Dirk Pratt, 64, seatbelt violation, $20. Williams Wyatt, 20, seatbelt violation, $20. Paula Gardner, 75, speeding in restricted zone, $65. Asher Lawrence, 34, seatbelt violation, $20. Blake McDonald, 20, night speeding, $70. Jordan Sampson, 43, no liability insurance, 1st offense, $85; seatbelt violation, $20. Kenton Burris, 30, speeding in restricted zone, $95....
When most people hear the name Maclean, they think of the 1992 film "A River Runs Through It." The film is based on the book of the same name written by Norman Maclean and published in 1976. The book and movie that followed made the family name, as well as the Blackfoot River, famous. The Maclean family's legacy, as well as their love of the outdoors and fishing, continued to present generations. Norman Maclean's son, John N. (named after Norman's father, Rev. John Maclean), followed in his...
Two Plains men volunteered time and money to help make the E. L. Johnson Memorial Park a nicer place to relax. Kurt Campbell and his son, Cole, erected three gazebos for free and even paid two others, Jim Haas and Hunter Leonard, to help put up the three wood and metal kit gazebos. The group started the project last week and finished on Tuesday. "We just wanted to do something for the community," said Kurt, who donated the materials and labor last fall to put in the 13x15-foot concrete pads. He...
Lynden Flagen appeared before Judge Karen Townsend on Tuesday for an adjudication hearing on a petition to revoke. Flagen admitted to two non-compliance probation violations, including law violations that had led to charges in Lake County, which he has since been convicted of. Following discussion between the parties, Flagen imposed a suspended sentence that will run concurrent to the sentence imposed in the Lake County case. Judge Townsend made recommendations for Flagen to be screened for appropriate treatment and remanded him to the custody...
"This is probably the safest place in town right now," said Chad Cantrell, a retired Sanders County detective and one of an estimated 60 guests at the retirement gathering for Chief of Police Shawn Emmett at the Plains-Paradise Senior Citizens Center in Plains Thursday evening. Emmett retired after serving the town for 20 years, including two years as an officer before becoming chief. He said he was surprised that his former police chief, James Marble, traveled from Missoula to attend the...
The energy at the Thompson Falls Airport on Saturday was worthy of a visit from a celebrity. The celebrity was Miss Montana, but not the pageant winner. The historic restored DC-3 airplane visited Thompson Falls over the weekend to honor the late Norm Allen, a former smoke jumper who lived in Thompson Falls. The event was presented by Ruth Cheney, a retired Army Colonel who lives in Thompson Falls and wanted to honor Allen. Miss Montana flew in with another local celebrity at the helm, Thompson...
A steer expert recently helped steer kids who are showing steers at the upcoming Sanders County Fair. Jon Bouma of Lucky U Cattle Company in Stevensville spent five hours with youth from Sanders County 4-H clubs and Future Farmers of America at the fairgrounds June 17. Bouma's beef showmanship lessons were part of the final stretch in the kids' preparation for the Sanders County Fair. The time between now and the Sanders County Fair - Sept. 1-4 - is closing fast, and the 4-H kids with animals ar...
During trial on June 9, a jury found Aaron Eugene McLaughlin guilty of deliberate homicide in the 2020 death of Raymond Wachlin. According charging documents, on October 7, 2020, McLaughlin called 911, telling dispatch that he had beaten his roommate, Wachlin, and that Wachlin had a “weak pulse.” Hot Springs Police Chief Eric Pfleger responded to the residence, observed McLaughlin standing out at the end of the driveway, and secured McLaughlin in his patrol car. Pfleger knew that Wachlin resided at this location and entered the home to che...
Ambulance: T. Falls, 7; Plains, 7; Trout Creek, 2; Hot Springs, 2; Paradise, 1; Heron, 1. Monday, June 20 General animal call/complaint, Plains. Livestock, Hot Springs. Trespass, Noxon. Civil attempts. Assist other agency, T. Falls. Assist miscellaneous, Plains. Tuesday, June 21 Disturbance, T. Falls. Warrant service, Noxon. Livestock, Hot Springs. Protection order violation, Plains. Abandoned vehicle, T. Falls. Theft, T. Falls. Assist miscellaneous, T. Falls. Wednesday, June 22 Disturbance, T. Falls. Animal other, Paradise. Property...
Montana Highway Patrol KC McGahuey, 24, day speeding, $20. Lisa Lewis, 52, day speeding, $70. Blake McDonald, 20, day speeding, $120. Jessica Bondurant, 27, speeding in a restricted zone, $95. Cory Macauley, 39, day speeding, $70. Brielle Beard, 20, day speeding, $70. William Cleveland, 71, seatbelt violation, $20. Katrina Froehlich, 27, throwing match/cigarette/flame on roadway, $135. Brandon Goodrum, 33, throwing match/cigarette/flame on roadway, $135. Mary Tomt, 77, speeding in a restricted zone, $65. Warren Wickum, 78, seatbelt violation,...
A Trout Creek business is offering medical and recreational marijuana locally, saving residents trips to larger cities. Connor Reishus and his wife Nadia have owned and operated A+ Medicinal Dispensary in Trout Creek since 2016. The business started as a medical-only dispensary. With marijuana laws now allowing for recreational sales, A+ products are available to anyone over the age of 21. The couple is excited to offer products that can help relieve pain and other uncomfortable symptoms with...
Mission West Community Development Partners has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to conduct studies that will explore the feasibility of establishing a co-working space. A public survey has been opened to residents in Sanders, Mineral and Lake counties to assess community needs. “We’ve had a positive response from the data results we’ve received so far,” said project manager Zen Parry. “We’re looking at what kind of business resources people need. Is it a physical place, or work, or is it access to training?” Establi...
A favorite annual summer event is being forced to cancel this year. The 2022 Chicken Jamboree, put on by the Christian Men’s Prayer Group, has been canceled due to location issues. The event normally is held at the NorthWestern Energy Power Park. The building at the park was destroyed last year, and the new building is not going to be finished in time for the jamboree. “We want to thank NorthWestern Energy for providing a new building and the park that the community enjoys so much,” the Men’s Prayer Group said in a statement. “The Chicken Jambo...
Sanders County Community Housing Organization (SCCHO) recently received a donation of $5,000 from First Security Bank. The donation will help the efforts of SCCHO provide and promote affordable housing to residents of Sanders County. “This donation will directly impact the lives of 10 households consisting of workforce, seniors, and school-age children,” said Lisa Fried de Reyes, SCCHO executive director. SCCHO is working on an additional project to develop affordable housing in Noxon on a piece of donated land. The preliminary arc...
In an effort to encourage residents living inside Thompson Falls city limits to have their dogs licensed, City Clerk and Treasurer Chelsea Peterson wants to inform city residents of some new changes and improvements that have been made. “We are doing things differently than we have in the past,” said Peterson. “We are now charging only $5 to license your dog for the entire year. We only have 72 dog tags sold so far in the city. I know there are more than 72 dogs in the city limits,” she added. City Hall is lowering the cost of licensi...
NorthWestern Energy will be installing new electric meters and gas modules in Thompson Falls as part of a technology upgrade project that will enable two-way meter communication between NorthWestern Energy and its advanced meters on customers’ homes and businesses. “Tru-Check, which NorthWestern Energy has contracted with to install the new advanced meters, is working in the area now and expects to have that work complete by mid-July,” said Jo Dee Black, NorthWestern Energy Public Relations Specialist. Black says a Tru-Check technician will...
The brilliant colors of Old Glory's red, white and blue were already faded. Some were tattered and torn. They had done their job, and it was only fitting that they get a proper send off on Flag Day and by military veterans, men and women who defended those Stars and Stripes. It took the 15 veterans of American Legion Post 52 about 15 minutes to put the 242 flags into the barrels of flames for a proper retirement at a ceremony at Elk Club 2757 in Thompson Falls on June 14 – Flag Day. The flags ra...
Ambulance: Plains, 7; T. Falls, 4; Hot Springs, 4; Trout Creek, 1; Paradise, 1. Monday, June 13 Disturbance, Dixon. Suspicious activity, Trout Creek. General animal call/complaint, Hot Springs. General animal call/complaint, Trout Creek. Trespass, Hot Springs. Motor vehicle crash, Hot Springs. Theft, Noxon. Disturbance, T. Falls. Theft, Paradise. Tuesday, June 14 General animal call/complaint, Hot Springs. Fire, Heron. Assist other agency, Dixon. Wednesday, June 15 Civil attempts, Plains. Civil attempts, Plains. Harassment/privacy in...
Montana Highway Patrol Oliver Collins, 50, seatbelt violation, $20. Tony Martin, 45, failure to carry proof of insurance in vehicle, 1st offense, $85. Shelby Vincent, 26, day speeding, $20. Kelley Baran, 60, speeding in a restricted zone, $65. Amber Dumont, 28, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Christopher Fraser, 52, day speeding, $70. Jack Friesl, 26, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Sheri Hale, 52, day speeding, deferred imposition of sentence, $70. Phillip Riley, 41, day speeding, $70. James Van Dalen, 20, day speeding, $120. Michael...
Judge Karen Townsend presided over a lengthy calendar on Tuesday for the 20th Judicial District Court, appearing by video from Missoula. Bertha Rose Garrett appeared for her initial appearance on a felony count of criminal endangerment and two misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and operating without liability insurance. Per the charging documents filed, law enforcement responded to a hit and run that occurred on Highway 200 near Thompson Falls. . The occupants of the vehicle that was hit claimed they knew the driver,...
Kaniksu Land Trust (KLT) has continued discussions to boost the economy in Sanders County by means of one of its primary strengths: outdoor recreation. KLT participated in a countywide process with Thompson Falls community stakeholders called Recreation Economy for Rural Communities (RERC), a process to help identify the numerous outdoor activities open to locals and people traveling through the area. Last Thursday evening, KLT held a community meeting in which around 15 community members attended at Limberlost Brewery to share a status update...
The president of the Paradise sewer board said the move toward installing a community sewer system is gone, for now. But despite rumors to the contrary, the Sanders County Sewer District at Paradise is continuing as a board, said Janie McFadgen, the board president. Board member Terry Caldwell announced at the meeting last Monday that two of the funding agencies had pulled their funding, something McFadgen confirmed at the meeting at the United Methodist Church clubhouse. "We don't have the...
Sanders County Elections staff on Monday counted an additional 43 provisional ballots for the primary election, but the ballots did not change the outcome of any of the local races. In the race for Sanders County Sheriff, Roy Scott and Shawn Fielders will advance to the November general election. Scott won the primary with 1,224 votes and Fielders came in second with 1,052 votes. Third place went to Corey Wheeldon with 1,024, just 28 votes behind Fielders. Election Administrator Nichol Scribner said that the margin is outside the parameters...
